Helping excavators to prevent damages
Since the 1970s, Radiodetection’s Cable Avoidance Tools have become synonymous with protecting critical infrastructure during excavation. Now, in collaboration with Radiodetection, Schonstedt is offering the C.A.T4® and Genny4® to our customers, making these trusted tools more accessible than ever.
Radiodetection’s C.A.T4 and Genny4 offer a comprehensive range of Pipe and Cable Locators and Avoidance Tools designed to provide operators with locators that are both simple to operate and offer a range of options and features to improve survey speed and accuracy.
- Simultaneous dual frequency helps locating high impedance lines such as tracer wires, small diameter cables and irrigation systems.
- Dynamic Overvoltage Protection enable the locator to operate in electrically noisy areas.
- Avoidance mode speeds the survey by searching for Power, Radio and Genny signals simultaneously.
Features of the C.A.T4 Range
As a safety critical tool, the C.A.T4 range also offers a number of features designed to support safe working and help to drive utility strike rates down.
- Locate Performance Management lets you track field usage of your fleet of gC.A.T4+ online to identify wrong usage of the kit.
- Built in Data logging and GPS/GNSS locator enables usage and location analysis and reporting.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity to Android and iOS devices.
- StrikeAlert warns of the presence of shallow cables.
- SWING Warning warns the user of incorrect tracing techniques.
NOTE: Use of a Genny4 is required to identify non energized lines or power lines that are not active.
Locate Performance Management
C.A.T4 and Genny4 can significantly reduce the risk of damages when verifying the absence of unmarked or mismarked utilities is integrated into excavation operations.
Large Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) companies, utility providers, and municipalities aiming to minimize damage risks can rely on Radiodetection’s Locate Performance Management System, powered by C.A.T Manager Online.
This software suite is designed to provide near real-online or local analysis of usage behaviors of gC.A.T4+ and Genny4. Explore surveyed locations using Google Maps and generate survey and usage reports.
The basic version is free to use. A per-user paid version unlocks features like automatic reporting, team and contract management, and automated warnings.
Being cloud-based, C.A.T Manager Online requires no software installation on PCs. Near real-time monitoring of your gC.A.T4+ and Genny4 fleets is possible using the Android or iOS app, connecting directly to the cloud-based C.A.T Manager Online platform, automatically and without interfering to your operations.
Learn more about C.A.T Manager Online
NOTE: Not available for C.A.T4+
A choice of two models available:
 | C.A.T4+Standard Dual frequency Cable Avoidance Tool with Depth Estimation
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 | gC.A.T4+Standard Dual frequency Cable Avoidance Tool with Data-logging, GPS and Depth Estimation
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Extend your capabilities
- FlexiTrace 164’ (50m)
- Genny 2” Clamp
- Genny 4” Clamp
- Genny 5” Clamp
- Genny 8.5” Clamp
- 33KHz Standard Sonde
- Flexirod
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- FlexiTrace (a flexible rod used to trace plastic pipes)
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- Sondes
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- Clamps
Performance
| Dynamic Range: | 120dB @10Hz |
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| Dynamic Overload Protection: | 40dB @50Hz (automatic) |
| Locate accuracy: | +/- 10% of depth |
| Depth Range: | Line depth 4m, Sonde Mode 7m |
| Depth Accuracy: | Line mode 5%, Sonde Mode 5% |
| Horizontal GPS Accuracy*: | 3m CEP (Circular Error Probable) |
| Data-logging capacity: | 24 months @8hrs day, 5 days per week |
| Service indicator: | Provides 30 day warning prior to elapse date |
Operating Modes
| Power | Non latching trigger On/Off when released |
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| Visual Indication: | Digital display |
| Audio Output: | Audio signal derived directly from signal received, output through wired detachable speaker |
| Display: | Burnt Glass Backlit LCD |
| Gain control: | Manual Rotary 270 Degree |
| Mode control: | Manual 4 position switch |
| StrikeAlert: | Alarm that activates in Power, Genny and Avoidance modes when less than 30cm from Cable Avoidance Tool |
| Batteries: | Requires 2 x D-Cell batteries (HR20 NiMH preferred) but alkaline LR20 can be used |
| Battery Life: | 14 hours continuous, 0 to 50°c using Radiodetection NiMH Rechargeable batteries 4 hours continuous 0 to 50°c using Alkaline batteries |
Physical Characteristics
| Operating Temperature Range: | -20°c to +50°c |
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| Storage Temperature Range: | -20°c to +70°c |
| Construction: | High Impact ABS Plastic |
| Ingress Protection rating: | Weatherproof to NEMA3S and IP54 |
| Dimensions: | 71.6cm x 25.1cm x 6.4cm |
| External connection: | USB 2.0, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) (Android and Apple) |
| Weight | 2.3kg (including batteries) |
| Warranty: | 12 Months |
| Recommended Service Interval: | Annual |
Performance
| Maximum output voltage: | 23V RMS into an open Circuit |
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| Maximum output current: | 66mA RMS into a Short Circuit |
| Maximum output power: | 1 Watt in Direct Connection Mode |
| Induction output: | Magnetic flux Density (B) 1.089 µT @ 500mm |
Transmit Functions and Operation
Transmits a signal or simultaneous signals to aid location of cable and pipes, including smaller diameter cables such as telecom or CATV
| Operation: | Push button control by pressing appropriate push button On/off, speaker volume control and Boost button for selecting standard or Boost output level |
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| LED Indication: | Indicates Boost output mode selection and battery low warning indicator |
| Operating Modes: Direct Connection Mode: Transmitter Clamp Mode: Induction Mode: | 33kHz (32768Hz) and 131kHz (131072Hz) both signals transmitted simultaneously 33kHz (32768Hz) and 131kHz (131072Hz) both signals transmitted simultaneously 33kHz (32768Hz) |
| Output Signal Level: | Selectable Standard or Boost Mode Note: Transmitter will always power up in standard mode |
| Audio output: | Standard and Mute options Audio output change to indicate a good connection |
| Power Options: | Alkaline or NiMH – requires 4 off D type cells |
| Battery Life: | 40 hours continuous in standard mode or 15 hours continuous in Boost mode using Direct Connection Method 28 hours continuous in standard mode or 9 hours continuous in Boost mode using Induction method |
Physical Characteristics
| Construction: | Injected Molded ABS Plastic |
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| Weight: | 2.75kg (6lbs) with batteries and tool tray fitted |
| Dimensions: | 27.5cm (10.8”) x 17cm (6.7”) x 20cm (7.8”) |
| Ingress Protection Rating: | IP54 |
| Audio Option: | Built-in water-resistant speaker |
| Operating Temperature: | -20°C to 50°C/-4°F to 122°F |
| Storage Temperature: | -40°C to 70°C/-40°F to 158°F |
